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Authorities investigating after man found dead in Westlake 

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

Police have opened an investigation into what led up to a man’s death in the Westlake area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the 400 block of South Coronado Street just before 7:45 a.m. Saturday morning. Upon arriving on scene, they discovered a man in his 50s who was “cold and stiff,” police said.  110 Freeway closing to car traffic for second time in history for ArroyoFest There is no indication of foul play, authorities confirmed to KTLA. The man has not been identified by police and a cause of death is yet to be determined. Luis Zuñiga contributed to this report.

Newsom’s trip shows collaboration between U.S., China is possible on a state level

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

By Huizhong Wu | Associated PressBANGKOK — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping and was filled with warm words and friendliness not seen in years in the China-U.S. relationship.The trip was seen as one of the steps in paving the way for U.S. President Joe Biden and Xi to meet in San Francisco in November during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, but it also highlighted the existing relationship that China has with California, showing that even when tensions are high between the two countries, collaboration is still possible on some levels.The reception from China “sends a very clear signal that working with California is desired and, at minimum, politically safe and encouraged,” said Alex Wang, a professor of law at UCLA who focuses on the environment.U.S.-China relations have deteriorated significantly since 2018 over issues as wide-ranging as ...

San Francisco homicide: Man stabbed in Mint Hill

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

A man was fatally stabbed early Thursday in San Francisco’s Mint Hill neighborhood, and a suspect was arrested, police said.The attack, during a confrontation between two men, was reported at 1:06 a.m. near Market and Octavia streets. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.He was identified as Angel Rosado, 53, a resident of San Mateo County.Homicide investigators identified a suspect, a 41-year-old man, and he was detained around 7 a.m. Thursday near Jerrold Avenue and Upton Street, a light industrial area in the Produce Market neighborhood.

PG&E outage leaves at least 8,400 customers without power in Contra Costa County

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

Households from Concord to Alamo were left without power on Saturday morning after three PG&E outages affected more than 8,400 customers in the region.The outage began about 8:41 am Saturday. As of 10 a.m., the company had still not determined a cause for the outage, a PG&E representative said. The power was not expected to return until 3:30 p.m.The first affected area spans from Concord’s Dana Estates neighborhood through Canterbury Village. A second outage was registered from Walnut Creek’s Diablo Shadows and Rancho Paraiso neighborhoods down to those in Alamo, stopping just short of Monte Vista High School in Danville.A third outage overlapped with the second, with some neighborhoods in Walnut Creek not expected to regain power until 6:45 pm Saturday night.This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.

Oakland: Man shot after apparent dispute early Saturday morning near city’s Chinatown district

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

OAKLAND — A 40-year-old Emeryville man was shot early Saturday morning in the city’s Chinatown district, authorities said.The man was transported to a hospital, where he was in stable condition.The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. near the intersection of 11th and Franklin streets, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two women shot in East Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in East San Jose shooting; suspect still at large Crime and Public Safety | Tip jar argument ends in shooting outside downtown Oakland restaurant Crime and Public Safety | Woman who honked car horn shot in Oakland road rage incident Oakland police said the man had been at a club nearby, but was apparently involved in a dispute outside, where he was shot at least twice.Police have not yet identified a ...

Single-car collision leaves one dead on Interstate 280

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

SANTA CLARA COUNTY — A single-car crash left one person dead on Interstate 280 early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man killed in East bay freeway crash Crime and Public Safety | Man running across Interstate 580 hit by 3 vehicles, dies Crime and Public Safety | California Uber driver accused of killing woman pushing stroller now faces murder charge Crime and Public Safety | ‘Can’t make any sense of it’: Baby delivered after fatal hit-and-run crash in San Jose dies Crime and Public Safety | Driver killed in solo crash on Soquel San Jose Road The collision occurred after a male driver — who was traveling southbound on the highway — lost control of his vehicle and hit the concrete lane divider south of El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. Authorities were notified of the crash at 3:35 a.m., and the driver was s...

San Mateo PD arrests retail theft suspect

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

(KRON) – The San Mateo Police Department arrested a suspect at Bridgepointe Shopping Center for stealing from Marshalls and Hobby Lobby on Friday. Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge According to the San Mateo police investigation, the suspect has an outstanding warrant.The San Mateo officers are working to determine the total amount of stolen property recovered, police said.

OPD announced deactivation of the auto theft pilot program X account

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

(KRON) – Two days after the Oakland Police Department launched an auto theft pilot program, OPD has announced they will be deactivating the pilot program’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The auto theft pilot program was an initiative attempting to catch criminals in real time. Residents who are witnessing car theft were able to direct message on the Oakland PD's pilot program X account, which is @OaklandAutoBurg. Stolen vehicle suspects taken into custody by Albany PD The announcement was made Saturday morning.Thank you, Oakland, for your participation in our Auto Burglary Suppression Investigation. We are deactivating this account until further notice. If you witness a crime in progress, please call 911.@OaklandAutoBurg account posted on XOakland PD has not given any further information on the auto theft pilot program's results.

AP Sources: United Auto Workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — AP Sources: United Auto Workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford.Source

Injured Marine will race to the Marine Corps Marathon finish line using his arms

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:17 GMT

Marine Sgt. Zach Stinson will be one of many hand cyclists that will take on the 26.2 mile Marine Corps Marathon course around monuments, the Capitol and the streets of D.C. and Arlington.Marine Sgt. Zach Stinson was on patrol in Afghanistan in 2010 when he stepped on an improvised explosive device.“I stepped down with my left leg and it was just like a pogo stick. Just boom into the air,” Stinson told WTOP. “I never lost consciousness … I was kind of bent in half, I couldn’t move.”He was medevacked out of the area and woke up six days later at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He lost several fingers and both legs above the knee, undergoing 25 surgeries before beginning his rehab process.“I like to use the saying, like, there’s no how-to guide on getting blown up,” Stinson said with some humor.Stinson joined the Marine Corps because he liked being active and pushing his physical limits. That desire still burned in him whil...